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The Oakleigh Raptors

Our Story..

We believe in the power of sport, that not only improves health, it has

the capacity to develop vital life skills to build a better tomorrow

About Us

The Oakleigh Raptors Basketball Club was founded in 2011 with the goal to provide the local communities around Oakleigh, Huntingdale, Clayton and Clarinda with the opportunity to play and enjoy basketball.

As part of the McKinnon Basketball Association (MBA), our basketball club welcomes all skill levels, offering children and adults the opportunity to enjoy the sport, make new friends and encourage each individual to develop their full potential - both on and off the court.  Basketball not only improves fitness, it helps develop vital life skills across leadership, teamwork, focused practice, overcoming challenges, and prosocial behaviour.

Our Purpose

VISION

We believe in the power of sport, that not only improves health, it has the capacity to develop vital life skills to build a better tomorrow

MISSION

To make the 'Raptors Way' accessible to as many as possible!

VALUES

Fun!

It all about the enjoyment of basketball, without it, there's little point!

Perseverance

Basketball skills take time, our players need to learn 'how to learn' through focused practice.  We will win or learn, and only with perseverance will our players truly succeed.

Sportsmanship

How we get there, is just as important as if we get there!  Integrity, respect & fair play - at all times, to everyone.

Wellbeing

The well-being is vital for all players, coaches, referees, officials, parents - everyone!

Community

We want to give back to our community as much as we want to grow the 'Raptors Way' of basketball for all.

Our Governance

COMMITTEE

The Oakleigh Raptors Basketball Club is a Not-for-Profit organisation who is run by volunteer parents, friends and family donating their time and expertise to help build the club’s mission. Our current committee includes:

POLICIES

The Oakleigh Raptors Basketball Club Policies are in-line with our Association (McKinnon Basketball), Basketball Victoria and club constitution.  The below policies describe the behaviour we expect from our players, parents, coaches, administrators and spectators. Please click on the below buttons to see these policies.

COACHES

All our coaches are parents or junior players at the club who graciously volunteer their time each week for training and on game day.

We are always seeking additional coaches and assistant coaches to join our team.  The club provides all essential equipment, training and support to aid your own coaching development.  The Raptors Basketball club also has a dedicated Coaching Director who is there to support throughout and we provide regular training sessions to support level 1 accreditation.

Coaches Corner

Awards

Player Season Medals

Recognising and celebrating progression are important milestones in our kid’s basketball journey and at the conclusion of each season, we run a Presentation Night.  Each child receives a medal and coaches reflect on individual and team development and looking forward to growth in the next season.

Partnerships

Our mission is to make not just basketball, but the ‘Raptors Way’ as accessible to as many people as possible, so affordability is a central consideration in our club’s strategy.  Without the generosity of our sponsorships and partnerships, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference we continue to strive for.  

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Sponsorship Opportunity

Contact us to find out more about how your brand could gain vital exposure to our growing community

Sponsorship Opportunity

Contact us to find out more about how your brand could gain vital exposure to our growing community

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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We are always seeking volunteers, coaches, team managers, supporters, sponsors or helpers to achieve our vision of community basketball, please click to register your interest.

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